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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.72, 659.16 and 398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.72, 659.16 and 398.76 is: 599.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.72 : 659.16 = 398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.72/659.16 = 398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.72x = 659.16 × 398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.72x = 262,846.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,846.64/438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.12

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